Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service

Apparel Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group is seeking a Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service in Riyadh to support dining room preparation, food service, and teamwork during busy service periods.

The role focuses on assisting the Captain Waiter, transporting meals, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring guests are served promptly. Prior restaurant experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn practical procedures is valued.

Qualifications

• Entry level or relevant restaurant service experience.
• Willingness to learn practical food service procedures.
• Good personal hygiene and professional grooming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with restaurant cleaning and dining area preparation before service begins.
• Support Captain Waiter with table setup and mise en place.
• Transport prepared food to the dining area and clear tables.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Restaurant service

Food serving support

Table preparation

Dining area maintenance

Customer service support

Teamwork

Personal hygiene

Job description

Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service

Job Snapshot

Role: Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Restaurant Food Service

Function: Food & Beverage Serving

Experience: Entry level or relevant restaurant service experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Restaurant Food Service

Function: Food & Beverage Serving

Salary: 2500-4000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Restaurant Food Service opportunity focused on dining room preparation, food service support, cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient coordination with senior waiting staff. Apparel Group is hiring a service team member to help prepare the restaurant before opening, support table service, transport food and used tableware, and maintain an organized dining environment throughout each shift.

Role Context

The Waiter Assistant - Restaurant Service supports smooth front-of-house operations by preparing the dining area before service and assisting the Captain Waiter throughout customer service periods. The position connects kitchen and dining operations by transporting meals, clearing used items, maintaining table readiness, and helping ensure guests are served promptly. Consistent cleanliness, personal hygiene, attentiveness, and teamwork are central to the role. Effective support allows senior service staff to focus more closely on guest requirements while keeping tables, service utensils, and dining areas ready throughout busy restaurant periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with restaurant cleaning and dining area preparation before service begins.
• Clean and organize service utensils ahead of each meal period.
• Support the Captain Waiter with restaurant setup and table preparation.
• Assist with mise en place to ensure service items are ready before customers arrive.
• Maintain clean personal presentation and high standards of hygiene throughout the shift.
• Transport prepared food safely from the kitchen to the dining area.
• Assist the Captain Waiter with placing food dishes on customer tables.
• Refill drinking water when required during service.
• Replace ashtrays where applicable and maintain table cleanliness during the meal.
• Clear tables promptly after guests have finished dining.
• Clean and reset tables so they are ready for incoming customers.
• Carry used plates, glasses, cutlery, and other items to the designated dishwashing area.
• Keep service areas organized and free from unnecessary clutter.
• Respond promptly to instructions from the Captain Waiter during busy service periods.
• Coordinate with kitchen and restaurant colleagues to support efficient food delivery.
• Handle tableware carefully to minimize breakage and service disruption.
• Follow established restaurant hygiene, cleaning, and food service procedures.
• Help maintain a welcoming dining environment throughout operating hours.

Ideal Profile

The role suits someone who is comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment and enjoys supporting a customer-facing service team. Previous restaurant or hospitality experience can be useful, although candidates with a strong willingness to learn practical food service procedures may also be suitable. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Good personal hygiene and professional grooming.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Willingness to support senior waiting staff and other restaurant colleagues.
• Basic understanding of restaurant cleanliness and table service.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy dining periods.
• Care when carrying food, plates, glasses, and service equipment.
• Good teamwork and communication.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Physical ability to remain active and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to cleanliness and dining room presentation.

Skills Set

• Restaurant service
• Food serving support
• Table preparation
• Dining room setup
• Mise en place
• Table clearing
• Food transportation
• Customer service support
• Restaurant cleaning
• Service utensils
• Table resetting
• Glassware handling
• Plate handling
• Dining area maintenance
• Personal hygiene
• Food service hygiene
• Front-of-house support
• Kitchen coordination
• Captain Waiter support
• Restaurant teamwork

Why Join Us

This position provides an accessible route into restaurant and hospitality operations while building practical experience in customer service, dining room preparation, food handling, and front-of-house teamwork. Working closely with experienced service staff can help develop the operational skills required for progression into waiter, senior waiter, or other restaurant service positions. Riyadh 's expanding restaurant and hospitality market continues to create steady demand for dependable service professionals who can maintain quality during busy operating periods and contribute to a positive dining experience.

About the Company

Apparel Group operates a diverse portfolio of international retail, lifestyle, and food and beverage brands across Saudi Arabia and other regional markets. Its restaurant operations focus on consistent service, customer experience, operational standards, and continued growth across major shopping and dining destinations.